The Lares Trek

Introduction

There’s more than one way to earn your Peru hiking stripes. On the Lares Trek, you’ll get three days of trekking through the mountains around the Sacred Valley, passing by remote communities, farms, and friendly faces. Forget just taking in the view — unique experiences are waiting for you at a G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op and local pottery community. And, since you’re this close already, we’ll get to you to Machu Picchu with a scenic train ride.

What's included

  • Accommodation: Hotels 4 nights, camping 2 nights.
  • Meals 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Pottery making demonstration
  • Guided Lares trek hike (3 days)
  • Aguas Calientes stay
  • Machu Picchu guided tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
  • Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
  • Your G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncan

Itinerary

DAY 1 Cusco

Arrive at any time.

DAY 2 Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa community restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Exclusive Inclusions:

 Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 3 Lares Trek

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.

Exclusive Inclusions:

 Your G for Good Moment Cuncani Community Campsite

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 4 Lares Trek

Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,750m/15,583 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 5 Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes

Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes. Spend some time relaxing in town or visiting the nearby hot springs.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 6 Machu Picchu/Cusco

Enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise. Use some free time to explore the ruins on your own. Later, travel back to Cusco.

Meals included:

Breakfast

DAY 7 Cusco

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast

NOTES

Extend your stay with these add-on tours

 

Amazon Riverboat Adventure – From $2049

Head to northern Peru and cruise along the Amazon River!

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